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Space Becomes the New Frontier for Artificial Retinas

LambdaVision is manufacturing artificial retinas in space, using a layering process akin to making lasagna
An artificial retina implant, developed by LambdaVision.Source: Peter Morenus/UConn/LambdaVision
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Hello reader, it’s Lisa in London. I’ve recently been learning about why space might be a better environment for manufacturing artificial retinas — but before we get to that...

I’ve developed an interest in learning how the eye works since developing light sensitivity issues as a result of my long Covid condition. So when I recently came across a biotech company that’s developing artificial retinas made in space, with the goal of treating some eye diseases on Earth, I wanted to know more.